Lions Jahvid Best Unlikely To Play Football Again

Hopefully this news doesn’t lead to any lawsuits down the line, but you never know. The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Lions speedy and oft injured running back Jahvid Best is unlikely to ever play football again.

They traded up to take Best with the 30th pick of the first round in 2010 after signing off on his medicals — he suffered a significant brain injury when he landed on his head in his final college game.

Best isn’t expected to play football again after doctors refused to clear him this season following a pair of concussions in 2011.

Jahvid took test on Monday, and was expected to learn today what the results were from that test.

“I can’t give you my opinion on how it went, I’m just hopeful for the best for tomorrow,” Best said.

“You’ve all seen Jahvid when he’s played,” offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. “He’s as explosive of a player as I’ve been around. We’re excited about the prospect of him coming back, but we’re also tempering that enthusiasm, knowing that a lot of things have to be done before that happens.”